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'Free French' fundraising pin

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c. 1940

Overview

World War two era 'Free French' supporters pin badge, depicting the colours of the French flag (red, white and blue) on the diagonal and a central red Cross of Lorraine.
It is mostly rectangular in shape with two slightly curved sides at the bottom forming a point to resemble a flag or pennant.
It is made from laminated card and has a metal pin threaded through a small hole at the top for attachment.

Historical information

'France Libre' (Free France) was established by General Charles de Gaulle as a government-in-exile in London in June 1940 after the Fall of France to Nazi Germany.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00280

Item type

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Card (Laminated)

Width

25 mm

Height or length

40 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"FRANCE"

"LIBRE"

Keywords

Badges & Buttons

History - Social

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

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Miniature enamel badge featuring the Cross of Lorrraine

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